http://www.blogtalkradio.com/book-junkies-interview-livecastOn Tales & Tellers we talk with Indie authors and their books, as well as the editors, artists, and trailer creators, who are essential to the book creative process. Meet your favorite authors, get tips on self-editing practices, learn why trailers are essential... call in and ask questions or share your experiences!enBlogTalkRadio.com. All Rights Reserved.Sat, 15 Jun 2019 18:15:00 GMTFri, 22 Nov 2013 23:00:00 GMTBooksBlogTalkRadio Feed v2.0https://dasg7xwmldix6.cloudfront.net/hostpics/dd1dd454-308e-4c02-86d6-792090500af3_t&t_header_image.jpghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/book-junkies-interview-livecastOn Tales & Tellers we talk with Indie authors and their books, as well as the editors, artists, and trailer creators, who are essential to the book creative process. Meet your favorite authors, get tips on self-editing practices, learn why trailers are essential... call in and ask questions or share your experiences!feeds@blogtalkradio.comBlogTalkRadio.combooks,authors and books,authors,writers,author interviews,horror,thrillers,crime fiction,hugh ashton,mysteryTales And TellersnoOn Tales & Tellers we talk with Indie authors and their books, as well as the editors, artists, and trailer creators, who are essential to the book creative proepisodichttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/book-junkies-interview-livecast/2013/11/22/editing-chat-with-laurie-borisBookshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/book-junkies-interview-livecast/2013/11/22/editing-chat-with-laurie-boris/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/book-junkies-interview-livecast/2013/11/22/editing-chat-with-laurie-borisFri, 22 Nov 2013 23:00:00 GMTEditing Chat With Laurie BorisHost Dave Cleinman welcomes editor Laurie Boris to the show to discuss the ins and outs, ups and downs of the book writing process, from the viewpoint of an editor. A popular author in her own right, and a frequent flyer in multiple groups dedicated to writing and editing, Laurie is also an exceptional editor, and knows the ins and outs of making a story the best it can be.  The writing process is complicated, and readers expect certain things, regardless of genre, and Laurie and Dave will discuss this. We encourage callers, readers and writers alike. When you call in, here's what you can do: Writers: 1. Share a particular issue you have with story creation or writing. 2. Share any confusion you have about how to do something the correct way (if there is a correct way :)) 3. Share a (brief) sample and ask for feedback. If you are a reader: 1. Read a sample you think could be better. 2. Share an author you like and why their writing works for you. Writers and readers alike, ask questions share and learn! (And maybe teach us a few things in the process). You can meet Laurie on her website also http://laurieboris.com                     00:32:00Tales And TellersnoHost Dave Cleinman welcomes editor Laurie Boris to the show to discuss the ins and outs, ups and downs of the book writing process, from the viewpoint of an edihttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/book-junkies-interview-livecast/2013/09/11/meet-sherlock-ferretBookshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/book-junkies-interview-livecast/2013/09/11/meet-sherlock-ferret/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/book-junkies-interview-livecast/2013/09/11/meet-sherlock-ferretWed, 11 Sep 2013 22:30:00 GMTMeet Sherlock Ferret Host Dave Cleinman welcomes a popular guest back to the show! Our good friend Hugh Ashton joins us again to discuss his children's book, Sherlock Ferret. Hugh has made a name for himself writing Sherlock Holmes pastiche, as Sherlockians call it. It is, perhaps, but it is great reading for lovers of Conan Doyle and Sherlock Holmes. Sherlock Ferret is a slightly new direction for Hugh, and we will get to learn all about Mr. Ferret and when he came into being, and how. Join us This wednesday, September 11, at 6:30pm EST. Call in and talk to Hugh at (646) 200-0919 00:32:00Tales And TellersnoHugh Ashton,Sherlock Ferret,kids books,childrens books,kid mysteriesHost Dave Cleinman welcomes a popular guest back to the show! Our good friend Hugh Ashton joins us again to discuss his children's book, Sherlock Ferret. Hughhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/book-junkies-interview-livecast/2012/07/01/romance-with-hopeBookshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/book-junkies-interview-livecast/2012/07/01/romance-with-hope/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/book-junkies-interview-livecast/2012/07/01/romance-with-hopeSun, 01 Jul 2012 22:30:00 GMTRomance With Hope Host Dave Cleinman welcomes Hope Welsh to the show! Hope writes romance and steamy romance. She's been writing since she was in third grade, and has never looked back. The writing bug struck early and she wrote her first novel while still in high school. Of course, it never went anywhere, but she knew that someday, she’d be an author. Writing is in her blood. She's also published some of her more erotic stories with various e-publishers using another pen name.   Currently, she lives in Florida. Hope enjoys creating characters that come alive on the pages! Her goal is always to provide an entertaining read that her readers will love.   Hope is working on a YA paranormal story that she hopes to have ready for her readers by this fall. Hope tries to keep her blog current, and often does book reviews on her review site. When she’s not writing, she’s definitely reading. When asked what advice she’d give an aspiring writer it is always to be sure they are a reader. Reading everything in the genre they want to write in is very important for any aspiring author.   Always happy to interact with her readers, you can find her on Twitter @hopewelsh.   Find Hope here as well:  Amazon Author Central Page  http://hopewelsh.blogspot.com  http://facebook.com/authorhopewelsh00:31:00Tales And TellersnoHope Welsh,romance,suspense,paranormal,books and authorsHost Dave Cleinman welcomes Hope Welsh to the show! Hope writes romance and steamy romance. She's been writing since she was in third grade, and has never lookhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/book-junkies-interview-livecast/2012/06/29/one-blood-with-qwantu-amaruBookshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/book-junkies-interview-livecast/2012/06/29/one-blood-with-qwantu-amaru/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/book-junkies-interview-livecast/2012/06/29/one-blood-with-qwantu-amaruFri, 29 Jun 2012 03:00:00 GMTOne Blood with Qwantu Amaru Host Dave Cleinman welcomes award winning author Qwantu Amaru to the show. Qwantu is the author of supernatural thrillers, horror, and historical tinged fiction.    From Qwantu:  Hello, BTR BJIL fans! I look forward to a lively conversation about my book One Blood, the struggle of getting published, the craziness that can only happen in Louisiana, voodoo vs. hoodoo, and anything else that comes up during the interview!  Find out more about Qwantu Amaru and his books here:   Personal website: http://www.qwantuamaru.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/onebloodbook http://www.pantheoncollective.com 00:32:00Tales And TellersnoQwantu Amaru,Suspense,Thrillers,Supernatural,New Orleans fictionHost Dave Cleinman welcomes award winning author Qwantu Amaru to the show. Qwantu is the author of supernatural thrillers, horror, and historical tinged fictiohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/book-junkies-interview-livecast/2012/06/27/damnation-tales-with-jason-gehlertBookshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/book-junkies-interview-livecast/2012/06/27/damnation-tales-with-jason-gehlert/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/book-junkies-interview-livecast/2012/06/27/damnation-tales-with-jason-gehlertWed, 27 Jun 2012 03:00:00 GMTDamnation Tales with Jason Gehlert Host Dave Cleinman talks with Jason Gehlert, the author of the werewolf horror series Quiver. Through his tireless promotions, Jason landed several contracts, resulting in the fan favorite, Contagion, his sensational South African jungle zombie novel. Jason has been featured in several news articles, radio interviews, and has done various book signings around New York's Hudson Valley area. Recently, Jason has been an invited guest to the Playboy Mansion, and will be featured in a grass roots documentary due out in 2012. He also has his own website, www.jasongehlert.blogspot.com and has plans to expand his writing library, prolifically offering up work after work each year, including Demon Revolver, and Ghost Prints, the latter which featured the debut of Lincoln Carter and Joe Buchanan. Jason now has the forthcoming “Ferrymen” from Damnation Books featuring an all new case featuring Lincoln and Joe’s, bringing justice to evil spirits. Jason also holds a Bachelor's Degree in Communication/Media from Suny-New Paltz.  Jason can be found here as well: www.facebook.com/Jason.gehlert www.damnationbooks.com   00:31:00Tales And Tellersnobooks,Jason Gehlert,horror,Ferrymen,supernaturalHost Dave Cleinman talks with Jason Gehlert, the author of the werewolf horror series Quiver. Through his tireless promotions, Jason landed several contracts,http://www.blogtalkradio.com/book-junkies-interview-livecast/2012/06/15/kristina-jacksonBookshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/book-junkies-interview-livecast/2012/06/15/kristina-jackson/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/book-junkies-interview-livecast/2012/06/15/kristina-jacksonFri, 15 Jun 2012 22:00:00 GMTKristina Jackson   Host Dave Cleinman welcomes Kristina Jackson to the show....   "One day you will write your own book, just let your heart guide you."   Those were the immortalised words of my teacher in the 5th Year of Primary School; I was 8 at the time. I'd just had a short story published in the school magazine, and won a prize of a book for my privilege. I knew I had wanted to write since I could write sentences. 28 years later I am realising that dream.   I am Kristina Jackson. I am in my mid thirties, wife, mother of two, owner of one dog and slave to two cats. One of my cats, Bono, is my writing companion. He is often found sharing my lap with my laptop or partially draped over the keyboard if I am using the laptop on the desk.   I suffer from a condition called POTS (postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome) I have become disabled by it, but as physical doors have shut the mental ones opened. Now I have so many ideas, and the ideas are throwing out so many characters who are each threatening to run away with my remaining sanity.   It is anybody's guess where this will now lead.   Kristina can be found at these websites:   http://kristina-jackson.blogspot.com   http://wyndwitch.blogspot.com   http://www.littleacornspublishing.com   Her books:   http://www.amazon.com/The-Fools-Journey-ebook/dp/B007JTG52W   http://www.amazon.com/Tales-from-the-Beyond-ebook/dp/B0058DIGXW   http://www.amazon.com/Feathers-ebook/dp/B007FQSZBI  00:31:00Tales And TellersnoKristina Jackson,Feathers,Tales from the Beyond,The Fools Journey,By Hook or NeedleHost Dave Cleinman welcomes Kristina Jackson to the show....   "One day you will write your own book, just let your heart guide you."   Those were the immorhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/book-junkies-interview-livecast/2012/06/13/zomblogging-with-todd-brownBookshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/book-junkies-interview-livecast/2012/06/13/zomblogging-with-todd-brown/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/book-junkies-interview-livecast/2012/06/13/zomblogging-with-todd-brownWed, 13 Jun 2012 22:00:00 GMTZomblogging With Todd Brown Host Dave Cleinman welcomes Todd Brown back for a second round. Todd is the writer of the ZOMBLOG and DEAD series. ZOMBLOG was never actually intended for publication, it was a warm-up exercise for DEAD, the series I wanted to be known for in the zombie/horror genre. I am not just a horror writer, my book, DAKOTA is more “mainstream.” I am the editor for May December Publications and have the final say on anything we publish.  I play guitar, sing, and have been in a few cover bands and done some studio recording. My life experiences have taken me from the North Pole to Egypt and all over the world. I was a submarine Sonarman during the apex of the Cold War (the 80s). I am a lifelong KISS fan. I have a Border Collie named Aoife (eye-fa) to keep me from sitting at my desk for 12 hours at a time. I recently put in my notice at my “day” job (delivering the morning paper) to be a full-time writer. My wife (the 4th btw) has been my constant supporter during the darkest periods of my life during the past 10 years (our anniversary is Feb. 22).   Chgeck out Todd's Amazon Author Page: http://www.amazon.com/TW-Brown/e/B00363NQI6/ 00:31:00Tales And TellersnoTodd Brown,Zomblog,Zombies,Dead,horrorHost Dave Cleinman welcomes Todd Brown back for a second round. Todd is the writer of the ZOMBLOG and DEAD series. ZOMBLOG was never actually intended for publhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/book-junkies-interview-livecast/2012/06/12/author-sean-sweeneyBookshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/book-junkies-interview-livecast/2012/06/12/author-sean-sweeney/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/book-junkies-interview-livecast/2012/06/12/author-sean-sweeneyTue, 12 Jun 2012 22:00:00 GMTAuthor Sean Sweeney Host Dave Cleinman presents Indie author Sean Sweeney. Sean tells us that his love of reading began in 1988, when he was handed J.R.R. Tolkien’s classic The Hobbit, and was given a needed boost with John Grisham novels and the Star Wars  Expanded Universe. His passion for writing began in 1993, as a sophomore in high school, when he began writing sports for his local newspaper. Born and raised in North Central Massachusetts in 1977, Sweeney has written for several newspapers and radio stations. When he is not writing, he enjoys playing golf, reading, watching movies, enjoying the Boston Red Sox, the New England Revolution, Arsenal F.C., Gold Coast F.C., and playing with Caramel The Wonder Cat. Sean can be found on his website: Seansweeneyauthor.com And on Facebook: Facebook.com/seansweeneyauthor 00:32:00Tales And TellersnoSean Sweeney,authors,Thrillers,authors and books,Crime FictionHost Dave Cleinman presents Indie author Sean Sweeney. Sean tells us that his love of reading began in 1988, when he was handed J.R.R. Tolkien’s classic The Hohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/book-junkies-interview-livecast/2012/03/13/the-horrors-of-chantal-boudreauBookshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/book-junkies-interview-livecast/2012/03/13/the-horrors-of-chantal-boudreau/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/book-junkies-interview-livecast/2012/03/13/the-horrors-of-chantal-boudreauTue, 13 Mar 2012 22:30:00 GMTThe Horrors of Chantal Boudreau Host David Cleinman Welcomes Chantal Boudreau to the show. Chantal is an accountant by day and an author/illustrator during evenings and weekends, who lives by the ocean in beautiful Nova Scotia, Canada with her husband and two children. In addition to being a CMA-MBA, she has a BA with a major in English from Dalhousie University. A member of the Horror Writers Association, she writes and illustrates predominantly horror, dark fantasy and fantasy and has had several of her stories published in a variety of horror anthologies, in online journals and magazines and as stand-alone digital shorts.  She has a preference for zombie stories, weird tales and haunting paranormal fables, although she occasionally delves into the realm of pirates, dragons and other beasties.  Her chilling flash fiction, Little Sister, is one of the finalists in Fangoria’s Weird Word contest With regards to her longer works, Fervor, her debut novel, a dystopian science fantasy tale, was released in March of 2011 by May December Publications, followed by the release of its sequel, Elevation, in November of 2011.  The third book in the series, Transcendence, is scheduled for release in 2012. The series addresses the concepts of genetic manipulation, the ethics of scientific experimentation and the possible effects of exposing a population to telepathy and other psychokinetic talents.  The series is a blending of genres, combining fantasy, science fiction, horror, mystery and thriller.   May December Publications also published Magic University, the first in her fantasy series, Masters & Renegades, released in September 2011.  It is a salt of the earth, playful adventure - fast-paced, as it takes place within a twenty-four hour period. The sequel, Casualties of War, is also scheduled for release in 2012.00:30:00Tales And Tellersnobooks,Chantal Boudreau,horror,authors and books,writersHost David Cleinman Welcomes Chantal Boudreau to the show. Chantal is an accountant by day and an author/illustrator during evenings and weekends, who lives byhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/book-junkies-interview-livecast/2012/03/11/zero-balance-and-ashley-fontainneBookshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/book-junkies-interview-livecast/2012/03/11/zero-balance-and-ashley-fontainne/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/book-junkies-interview-livecast/2012/03/11/zero-balance-and-ashley-fontainneSun, 11 Mar 2012 22:30:00 GMTZero Balance and Ashley Fontainne   Host David Cleinman welcomes Ashley Fontainne.   Ashley Fontainneis the Author of Eviscerating the Snake series:   Accountable to None  - released in April 2011 Zero Balance -  released February 1, 2012 Adjusting Journal Entry - currently floating around in my head!   Less than one year ago, the dream of seeing my words in print and in front of the eyes of thousands of readers was merely a mist covered vision.  While my mind knew it was there, floating around in the darkest crevices, it was never a fully formed image.     Until April of 2011.   Now, with the generous assistance of fellow authors and new friends, my dream is a reality and I am able to actually say that not only am I an author, but one that has a publisher!  Those two words, previously only faint whispers during slumber, are now a part of my daily life...to say that I am thrilled is an understatement.00:36:00Tales And Tellersnobooks,zero Balance,Ashley Fontainne,thrillers,writersHost David Cleinman welcomes Ashley Fontainne.   Ashley Fontainneis the Author of Eviscerating the Snake series:   Accountable to None  - released in Aprilhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/book-junkies-interview-livecast/2012/03/07/truckin-with-carolyn-steeleBookshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/book-junkies-interview-livecast/2012/03/07/truckin-with-carolyn-steele/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/book-junkies-interview-livecast/2012/03/07/truckin-with-carolyn-steeleWed, 07 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMTTruckin' With Carolyn Steele Host David Cleinman welcomes Carolyn Steele to the show!  Carolyn was born and bred in London, England and now lives in Kitchener, Ontario.  After completing a postgraduate degree in Psychology she defected to the real world and spent ten years driving an ambulance around London’s seedier quarters. She has also earned her living teaching CPR to nightclub bouncers, proofreading accountancy exams, copy editing for not-for-profit organisations and decorating wedding cakes. These days she is a writer of copy, websites and narrative non-fiction. She has managed to turn an inability to stick with one job for very long into a series of forays into daft occupations in case there is an interesting book to be had. Her first book, A Year on Planet Alzheimer came out in 2004 and is available from Amazon in print and Kindle form. She has spent the intervening years emigrating and getting her hands dirty. Her forthcoming book, Trucking in English, follows her adventures driving 18 wheelers through Canada and the US and is almost complete. Sneak peeks are available as podcasts on her blog http://truckingtales.com. The great emigration tale will be next.  00:38:00Tales And Tellersnobooks,Carolyn Steele,travel,authors and books,writersHost David Cleinman welcomes Carolyn Steele to the show!  Carolyn was born and bred in London, England and now lives in Kitchener, Ontario.  After completing ahttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/book-junkies-interview-livecast/2012/03/06/its-a-mystery-with-wayne-zurlBookshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/book-junkies-interview-livecast/2012/03/06/its-a-mystery-with-wayne-zurl/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/book-junkies-interview-livecast/2012/03/06/its-a-mystery-with-wayne-zurlTue, 06 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMTIt's A Mystery With Wayne Zurl Host David Cleinman welcomes Police Mystery writer Wayne Zurl to the studio.  Wayne was a guest on David's blog in January, granting us insight to his main character, Sam jenkins, through a one of a kind vignette, where the author actually interviewed his own main character! Wayne grew up on Long Island and retired after twenty years with the Suffolk County Police Department, one of the largest municipal law enforcement agencies in New York and the nation. For 13 of those years he served as a section commander supervising investigators. He is a graduate of SUNY, Empire State College and served on active duty in the US Army during the Vietnam War and later in the reserves. Zurl left New York to live in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains of Tennessee with his wife, Barbara. 00:31:00Tales And Tellersnobooks,Wayne Zurl,Mystery,Police Mystery,Sam JenkinsHost David Cleinman welcomes Police Mystery writer Wayne Zurl to the studio.  Wayne was a guest on David's blog in January, granting us insight to his main chahttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/book-junkies-interview-livecast/2012/03/05/its-elementary-for-hugh-ashtonBookshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/book-junkies-interview-livecast/2012/03/05/its-elementary-for-hugh-ashton/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/book-junkies-interview-livecast/2012/03/05/its-elementary-for-hugh-ashtonMon, 05 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMTIt's Elementary For Hugh Ashton Host David Cleinman welcomes Hugh Ashton to the show. Hugh was born in the UK in 1956, and moved to Japan in 1988 to work as a technical writer for a Japanese company. He met his wife, Yoshiko, a few years later, and they now live in Kamakura, a former capital of Japan, a little to the south of Tokyo. Since leaving the company for which he originally worked, Hugh has worked in the fields of IT, with international banks, and Japan’s first Internet Service Provider, and since 1996 as a freelance technical writer and copywriter. His non-fiction work has appeared in a variety of publications: industry reports on the financial services field; business publications focussing on Japan; advertorials and articles in international business magazines, etc. In 2009, Hugh’s first published novel appeared, Beneath Gray Skies, set in a 1920s world where the American Civil War had never been fought. The next year saw At the Sharpe End, set in 2008 Tokyo, featuring high technology and low life against the backdrop of the Wall Street crash. Red Wheels Turning, a prequel to Beneath Gray Skies, introduced the major protagonist of the first book, and was set in pre-Revolution Russia and was published in 2011. Hugh’s latest work of fiction, Tales from the Deed Box of John H. Watson MD, published by Inknbeans Press of Los Angeles features three Sherlock Holmes stories in the original style, and has been well received by readers. More such tales are on their way, to be published as More from the Deed Box of John H. Watson MD. 00:38:00Tales And Tellersnobooks,Sherlock Holmes,Hugh Ashton,Dr John Watson,mysteryHost David Cleinman welcomes Hugh Ashton to the show. Hugh was born in the UK in 1956, and moved to Japan in 1988 to work as a technical writer for a Japanesehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/book-junkies-interview-livecast/2012/03/02/the-prolific-writer-lizzy-fordBookshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/book-junkies-interview-livecast/2012/03/02/the-prolific-writer-lizzy-ford/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/book-junkies-interview-livecast/2012/03/02/the-prolific-writer-lizzy-fordFri, 02 Mar 2012 23:00:00 GMTThe Prolific Writer: Lizzy Ford Host David Cleinman welcomes fellow Indie author and prolific writer Lizzy Ford to the show! Lizzy is the self-publishing phenom of the sweet paranormal romance series: "Rhyn Trilogy" and "War of Gods" series; and the young adult fantasy trilogy, “The Foretold,” all of which launched in 2011.  She has also authored multiple single title young adult fantasy and paranormal romances. Lizzy's books have reached the bestseller lists on both Amazon US and Amazon UK in multiple categories. Widely considered a freak of nature by her contemporaries for her ability to write and publish a new book every 30-45 days, Lizzy attributes her success to a team that consists of her editor, graphics artist, I.T. Sherpa, and her rabid readers.   Lizzy released ten books in 2011 and intends to release another ten in 2012, including launching two more series. Lizzy’s books can be found on every major ereader library, to include: Amazon, Barnes and Noble, iBooks, Kobo, Sony and Smashwords. She lives in southern Arizona with her husband, three dogs and a cat.   00:31:00Tales And Tellersnobooks,authors,Lizzy Ford,authors and books,writersHost David Cleinman welcomes fellow Indie author and prolific writer Lizzy Ford to the show! Lizzy is the self-publishing phenom of the sweet paranormal romanchttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/book-junkies-interview-livecast/2012/03/02/the-boogeymann-bennie-l-newsomeBookshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/book-junkies-interview-livecast/2012/03/02/the-boogeymann-bennie-l-newsome/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/book-junkies-interview-livecast/2012/03/02/the-boogeymann-bennie-l-newsomeFri, 02 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMTThe BoogeyMann, Bennie L. Newsome Host David Cleinman welcomes Bennie L. Newsome to the studio! Bennie is a writer, born and raised in Birmingham, Alabama where he currently resides. He considers himself to be a unique person full of humor, two qualities he strives to instill into all his work. Bennie has stories published in several anthologies (one of which has been nominated for a Pushcart Award), and several other short stories and two novels scheduled to debut in the 2012 calendar year.  00:31:00Tales And Tellersnobooks,authors,author interviews,authors and books,horrorHost David Cleinman welcomes Bennie L. Newsome to the studio! Bennie is a writer, born and raised in Birmingham, Alabama where he currently resides. He considehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/book-junkies-interview-livecast/2012/02/29/peter-hindleys-perfect-crimeBookshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/book-junkies-interview-livecast/2012/02/29/peter-hindleys-perfect-crime/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/book-junkies-interview-livecast/2012/02/29/peter-hindleys-perfect-crimeWed, 29 Feb 2012 22:00:00 GMTPeter Hindley's Perfect Crime Host David Cleinman is happy to welcome Peter Hindley to the studio. Peter is a coach to dance competitors and is a jury member for international dance competitions. He left England in 2007 for a new life in France and has been recording events since his brother’s unconventional death in 2002. Susan Goodsell, co-author and Peter’s niece, lives in England with her partner and their two now grown sons. She spent many years in London before returning to Kent in 1997. The year her father died she began teaching English in a secondary school.  Now after finishing work, she returns home to begin another shift, as a detective and writer. The Perfect Crime: A Story of Truth or Fantasy,a new book by Peter Hindley & Susan Goodsell, has been released by RoseDog Books. Events have accurately been recorded since the time of Alan’s death; they combine to reveal an intriguing story. Did he die naturally or was he helped in some way? Has a crime or two taken place? Some may think so. Maybe there is a conspiracy. If so, how far it may extend is unclear. Nothing is quite as it should be. This unique book evolves from a simple account to a vast scandalous exposé, a true and topical account showing a fascinating view of human nature, society, and the establishment in the United Kingdom. Many questions are posed for the reader and evidence is laid bare as you take a journey of discovery. The story and writing style changes drastically as the twists and turns in the narrative expose themselves.  Ultimately it reaches a logical end, but that is not the end of the story. A sequel is already underway. 00:32:00Tales And Tellersnobooks,authors,author interviews,authors and books,Crime FictionHost David Cleinman is happy to welcome Peter Hindley to the studio. Peter is a coach to dance competitors and is a jury member for international dance competihttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/book-junkies-interview-livecast/2012/02/28/a-chat-with-daniel-stantonBookshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/book-junkies-interview-livecast/2012/02/28/a-chat-with-daniel-stanton/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/book-junkies-interview-livecast/2012/02/28/a-chat-with-daniel-stantonTue, 28 Feb 2012 04:00:00 GMTA Chat with Daniel Stanton Host David Cleinman welcomes Daniel Stanton to the show!  Daniel was born and raised on the South Shore of Massachusetts and still calls this area home. He is a married father of two sons. CITY of CHAMPIONS is his first published novel and has already reached the Top Ten on Amazon in both Books & Kindle Store. Daniel was also recently mentioned in the Top Ten on Amazon's "Movers & Shakers" list. He is currently working on a second story with many of the same characters. This new novel, SHADOWS of the DEAD will be available in 2012. 00:32:00Tales And Tellersnobooks,authors,author interviews,authors and books,writersHost David Cleinman welcomes Daniel Stanton to the show!  Daniel was born and raised on the South Shore of Massachusetts and still calls this area home. He ishttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/book-junkies-interview-livecast/2012/02/24/annarita-guarnieriBookshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/book-junkies-interview-livecast/2012/02/24/annarita-guarnieri/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/book-junkies-interview-livecast/2012/02/24/annarita-guarnieriFri, 24 Feb 2012 22:00:00 GMTAnnarita Guarnieri Host David Cleinman welcomes Annarita Guarnieri, who tells us: I suppose I had a writer hidden inside even since I was a small child. I remember playing and inventing stories, using my dolls as props for other characters. Then I started telling myself stories before falling asleep, at night, and finally I tried to write a short story… a western. Of course it was awful, and I threw it away a few years later, when I attempted writing a western novel instead. I still have it, but I can tell it will not come out of my attic, ever! Then for some years I was too busy (and drained) with the University to think about writing, I got married, became a mom, and that, together with my translation job, absorbed most of my time. Then I met a writer that was my “idol” at the time, Mariangela Cerrino. Together with a few other people, we found the Star Trek Italian Club, and soon created a couple of fanzines. I was asked to write a few stories, and I discovered I was doing a good job… “How do You Feel” won the award as Italian best nonprofessional SF short story! At that point, I tried with a Star Trek novel, “The Caves of Arcadia”, (it got a third placement as best nonprofessional SF novel of the year).  Life then got in between my writing and me. I divorced, and for a few years I was too busy raising two young daughters too think about anything else. Then, just when I thought my occasion had slipped by me, I met that Italian publisher and got that offer for some cat books, an idea I had been caressing for some time. Through Book Junkies, I then met Inknbeans Press, and that made my biggest dream (being published in the US, since I have always written in English) get real. I’ll be forever grateful to Boss Bean and all the staff for giving me that chance, for believing I could make it!  00:32:00Tales And Tellersnobooks,authors,author interviews,authors and books,writersHost David Cleinman welcomes Annarita Guarnieri, who tells us: I suppose I had a writer hidden inside even since I was a small child. I remember playing and ihttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/book-junkies-interview-livecast/2012/02/24/a-hypnotic-talk-with-cynthia-copenhaverBookshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/book-junkies-interview-livecast/2012/02/24/a-hypnotic-talk-with-cynthia-copenhaver/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/book-junkies-interview-livecast/2012/02/24/a-hypnotic-talk-with-cynthia-copenhaverFri, 24 Feb 2012 04:00:00 GMTA Hypnotic Talk With Cynthia Copenhaver   Cynthia A. Copenhaver is a certified NLP Hypnotist Life Coach and Author residing in South Haven, Michigan. She is also the owner of Creative Conscious Concepts and shares helpful hints, tips, and techniques through her online Creative Concepts blog. “It was an easy choice for me to decide that my newest book ‘Stop Stress and Anxiety Now’ would be the most valuable and beneficial to others. By learning how to manage and take control of stress and anxiety, I have found purpose in my own life.  I want to be able to share with others how they can easily achieve the successful lives that they desire.  Stress can seem so overwhelming to many, but you can easily learn how to take control and make it work for you instead of against you.” 00:31:00Tales And Tellersnobooks,authors,author interviews,authors and books,hypnotismCynthia A. Copenhaver is a certified NLP Hypnotist Life Coach and Author residing in South Haven, Michigan. She is also the owner of Creative Conscious Conchttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/book-junkies-interview-livecast/2012/02/23/book-junkies-interviews-presents-laura-clarkBookshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/book-junkies-interview-livecast/2012/02/23/book-junkies-interviews-presents-laura-clark/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/book-junkies-interview-livecast/2012/02/23/book-junkies-interviews-presents-laura-clarkThu, 23 Feb 2012 04:00:00 GMTBook Junkies Interviews Presents Laura Clark Laura Clark is a non-traditional college student as well as an author and editor.  I’m also a music addict and a travel junkie.  I love Harleys and tattoos, but I have neither.  I hate drafty, old houses and cars with windows that won’t roll down, but I have both.  I currently live in East Texas, but that is subject to change at any moment.  00:35:00Tales And Tellersnobooks,authors,author interviews,authors and books,writersLaura Clark is a non-traditional college student as well as an author and editor.  I’m also a music addict and a travel junkie.  I love Harleys and tattoos, buhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/book-junkies-interview-livecast/2012/02/22/a-chat-with-lisa-zhang-whartonBookshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/book-junkies-interview-livecast/2012/02/22/a-chat-with-lisa-zhang-wharton/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/book-junkies-interview-livecast/2012/02/22/a-chat-with-lisa-zhang-whartonWed, 22 Feb 2012 04:00:00 GMTA Chat With Lisa Zhang Wharton When I first came to this country, I felt like landing on a different planet. In San Francisco, my first stop in the US, I saw two giant ladies in hot pink and blue walking down the hill and could not believe how big they were. I was an alien in its true sense. I have so many stories to tell. I want to tell what is like in planet China and how different and similar we are. Writing found me by no accident.  Before I was 18, I lived a life of misery and tragedy without knowing it.  When I went to college, the renowned Peking University and studied physics, I discovered the literature and realized that I lived a typical writer’s life.  It is my duty to write it down and tell it to the world.  Even today, I still live under such obligation.  In the last two decades, my life has undergone dramatic changes by moving to the United States from Beijing, China, married and had a beautiful son.  I also managed to write at least two book manuscripts and four of my short stories have been published by: “Paris Transcontinental” “Salmon Magazine” “The Great River Review” “Do You Know Me Now” Fantasy Island Book Publishing has published my novel “Last Kiss in Tiananmen Square” and my linked short story collection “Chinese Lolita” is forthcoming. In 1992, my short story “My ‘Uncle’” has won the second prize in the WICE short story competition organized by the Paris Writer’s Workshop. 00:31:00Tales And Tellersnobooks,authors,author interviews,authors and books,writersWhen I first came to this country, I felt like landing on a different planet. In San Francisco, my first stop in the US, I saw two giant ladies in hot pink andhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/book-junkies-interview-livecast/2012/02/21/super-woman-nicole-storeyBookshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/book-junkies-interview-livecast/2012/02/21/super-woman-nicole-storey/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/book-junkies-interview-livecast/2012/02/21/super-woman-nicole-storeyTue, 21 Feb 2012 04:00:00 GMTSuper Woman Nicole Storey   Nicole Storey lives in Georgia with her husband, two children, a bossy cat, and tanks full of goldfish.  Her profession is Super Woman.  That’s right; she’s a stay-at-home-mom!  When she isn’t busy being a nurse, maid, teacher, referee, chauffer, cook, and zoo-keeper, she dabbles a little in writing.  She has been an avid supporter of special-needs children since her son was diagnosed with autism at the age of two.  The led her to write her first book, Grimsley Hollow – The Chosen One, where the main character and hero of the story is an autistic boy.  She is an author with Inknbeans Press:  www.inknbeans.com  When Nicole isn’t in Grimsley Hollow dreaming up more adventures for her characters, she likes to read, cook, garden, and spend time with her family.  She also enjoys looking at pictures of houses, getting ideas for the dream house she hopes to build one day and planning for her favorite holiday - Halloween - all year long. 00:32:00Tales And Tellersnobooks,authors,author interviews,authors and books,writersNicole Storey lives in Georgia with her husband, two children, a bossy cat, and tanks full of goldfish.  Her profession is Super Woman.  That’s right; she’shttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/book-junkies-interview-livecast/2012/02/20/zombie-tales-with-todd-brownBookshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/book-junkies-interview-livecast/2012/02/20/zombie-tales-with-todd-brown/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/book-junkies-interview-livecast/2012/02/20/zombie-tales-with-todd-brownMon, 20 Feb 2012 04:00:00 GMTZombie Tales With Todd Brown Todd Brown is the writer of the ZOMBLOG and DEAD series. ZOMBLOG was never actually intended for publication, it was a warm-up exercise for DEAD, the series I wanted to be known for in the zombie/horror genre. I am not just a horror writer, my book, DAKOTA is more “mainstream.” I am the editor for May December Publications and have the final say on anything we publish. I play guitar, sing, and have been in a few cover bands and done some studio recording. My life experiences have taken me from the North Pole to Egypt and all over the world. I was a submarine Sonarman during the apex of the Cold War (the 80s). I am a lifelong KISS fan. I have a Border Collie named Aoife (eye-fa) to keep me from sitting at my desk for 12 hours at a time. I recently put in my notice at my “day” job (delivering the morning paper) to be a full-time writer. My wife (the 4th btw) has been my constant supporter during the darkest periods of my life during the past 10 years (our anniversary is Feb. 22).   00:31:00Tales And Tellersnobooks,authors,author interviews,authors and books,writersTodd Brown is the writer of the ZOMBLOG and DEAD series. ZOMBLOG was never actually intended for publication, it was a warm-up exercise for DEAD, the series Ihttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/book-junkies-interview-livecast/2012/02/16/a-chat-with-kimberly-menozziBookshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/book-junkies-interview-livecast/2012/02/16/a-chat-with-kimberly-menozzi/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/book-junkies-interview-livecast/2012/02/16/a-chat-with-kimberly-menozziThu, 16 Feb 2012 22:00:00 GMTA Chat With Kimberly Menozzi Kimberly Menozzi was born in Ashland, Kentucky in 1971, and lived all over the southern US as an adult. She has written stories for as long as she can remember. In December of 2003, she moved to Reggio nell'Emilia, Italy to be with Alessandro, who would become her husband in February, 2004. Since arriving in Italy, Kimberly has written a novel (Ask Me if I'm Happy - 2010), a novella (Alternate Rialto -2011), and is currently working on a novel inspired by her appreciation for professional road cycling (as a fan, not a participant). She has several more projects in mind for the future, including a possible sequel to Ask Me if I'm Happy. Her current "day job" is teaching English Conversation both privately and for a local language school, which leaves plenty of time to work on various writing projects. These include her own blog as well as a monthly guest post about her life in Italy on the Book After Book review blog. 00:31:00Tales And Tellersnobooks,authors,author interviews,authors and books,writersKimberly Menozzi was born in Ashland, Kentucky in 1971, and lived all over the southern US as an adult. She has written stories for as long as she can rememberhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/book-junkies-interview-livecast/2012/02/16/a-pow-wow-with-kitty-sutton-1Bookshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/book-junkies-interview-livecast/2012/02/16/a-pow-wow-with-kitty-sutton-1/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/book-junkies-interview-livecast/2012/02/16/a-pow-wow-with-kitty-sutton-1Thu, 16 Feb 2012 04:00:00 GMTA Pow Wow With Kitty SuttonMy pen name is Kitty Sutton, but I was born Kathleen Kelley to a Cherokee/Irish family. Both sides of my family were from performing families in Kansas City, Missouri and I was trained from an early age in dance, vocal, art and musical instruments. My father was a Naval band leader. During the Great Depression, my mother helped to support her family by tap dancing in the speakeasys even though she was just a teen; she was very tall for her age but made up like an adult. I had music and art on all sides of my family which ultimately helped to feed my imaginative mind and desire to succeed. I married a wonderful Cherokee artist from Oklahoma, in fact the very area that I write about in the Wheezer series of novels. After raising my family, we came to Branson, Missouri and I performed in my own one woman show there for twelve years. To honor my father, I performed under the name Kitty Kelley. I have three music albums and several original songs to my credit and I am best known for my comical, feel good song called, It Ain't Over Till The Fat Lady Sings. I have been writing for many years, but did not try to publish any of it. However, in 2011 Inknbeans Press accepted my manuscript of a historical Native American murder mystery. First in a line of stories featuring Wheezer, a Jack Russell Terrier and his Cherokee friend, Sasa, it is called, Wheezer And The Painted Frog. I live in the southwestern corner of Missouri near Branson with my husband of 40 years and my three Jack Russell Terriers, one of which is the real and wonderful Wheezer.     http://www.inknbeans.com/kitty-sutton.html http://www.kittysutton.weebly.com 00:31:00Tales And Tellersnobooks,authors,author interviews,authors and books,writersMy pen name is Kitty Sutton, but I was born Kathleen Kelley to a Cherokee/Irish family. Both sides of my family were from performing families in Kansas City, Mihttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/book-junkies-interview-livecast/2012/02/14/laurie-boris-freelances-with-usBookshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/book-junkies-interview-livecast/2012/02/14/laurie-boris-freelances-with-us/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/book-junkies-interview-livecast/2012/02/14/laurie-boris-freelances-with-usTue, 14 Feb 2012 23:00:00 GMTLaurie Boris Freelances With Us   Laurie Boris, freelance writer, former graphic designer, and closet stand-up comic, has had her short fiction published in small magazines and on the Web. The Joke’s on Me is her first novel. She lives in New York’s Hudson Valley with her husband, Paul Blumstein, a commercial illustrator who provided the art for the book’s cover. When she’s not writing, she’s reading, watching baseball, or cooking, not necessarily in that order and in varying combinations. 00:31:00Tales And Tellersnobooks,authors,author interviews,authors and books,writersLaurie Boris, freelance writer, former graphic designer, and closet stand-up comic, has had her short fiction published in small magazines and on the Web. Thttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/book-junkies-interview-livecast/2012/02/14/horror-that-sticks-to-your-brainBookshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/book-junkies-interview-livecast/2012/02/14/horror-that-sticks-to-your-brain/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/book-junkies-interview-livecast/2012/02/14/horror-that-sticks-to-your-brainTue, 14 Feb 2012 04:00:00 GMTHorror that Sticks to your Brain! Erik Gustafson has lived in Iceland, Germany, Saudi Arabia and all over the US during his career in the United States Air Force. He has settled with his family (wife, two great daughters, 2 cats and a little white fluff dog) in Iowa. Now he helps people with intellectual disabilities and teaches psychology classes at a local college. He has always been drawn to horror movies and books.   Seek Meaning Everywhere is his mantra. Fear is at the core of meaning and that fear is what he hopes to exploit in his fans.   People are saying good things about his stories. "You won't be disappointed."    Find him all over the Internet. Follow Erik on Twitter @Eriktiger00:31:00Tales And Tellersnobooks,authors,author interviews,authors and books,writersErik Gustafson has lived in Iceland, Germany, Saudi Arabia and all over the US during his career in the United States Air Force. He has settled with his familyhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/book-junkies-interview-livecast/2012/02/12/katrina-byrd-the-boa-flouncing-personaBookshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/book-junkies-interview-livecast/2012/02/12/katrina-byrd-the-boa-flouncing-persona/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/book-junkies-interview-livecast/2012/02/12/katrina-byrd-the-boa-flouncing-personaSun, 12 Feb 2012 21:00:00 GMTKatrina Byrd The Boa Flouncing Persona Katrina Byrd isn’t a writer who just writes.  She’s a boa flouncing, strutting force who  performs, acts and writes fiction, flash fiction and plays.  Katrina, a graduate of Millsaps College and Jackson Native, is the author of three books – One HOT Minute, Justice is Blind and Byrds of a Feather.  In 2010 Katrina served as The Center Players Playwright in Residence.  Several of her short plays performed locally.  Katrina has received four Artist Minigrants from Mississippi Arts Commission.  She mentors other writers and playwright with a workshop that she developed titled Dramatist to Dramatist.  Katrina is also a freelance writer who has stories published in Black Magnolias Literary Magazine and articles published in Jackson Free Press.  Katrina is also an actor and performer.  She’s worked with several local theatres.  Her most memorable role was DUTCHESS in HATS The new musical for the rest of your life.   This performance gave Katrina the confidence to create the boa flouncing persona who resides on the Katrina Byrd Fanpage.   00:31:00Tales And Tellersnobooks,authors,author interviews,authors and books,writersKatrina Byrd isn’t a writer who just writes.  She’s a boa flouncing, strutting force who  performs, acts and writes fiction, flash fiction and plays.  Katrina,http://www.blogtalkradio.com/book-junkies-interview-livecast/2012/02/11/book-junkies-interviews-presents-susan-bennettBookshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/book-junkies-interview-livecast/2012/02/11/book-junkies-interviews-presents-susan-bennett/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/book-junkies-interview-livecast/2012/02/11/book-junkies-interviews-presents-susan-bennettSat, 11 Feb 2012 04:00:00 GMTBook Junkies Interviews Presents Susan Wells Bennett Susan Wells Bennett joins me to talk about her books, her life, her loves, and how to follow one's dreams and write with passion! About Susan: Born in 1971, I am a third-generation native Arizonan. My grandfather's family arrived here from Missouri in 1912, just after Arizona became a state. I frequently use my native region as the setting for my novels. Two of my novels, Circle City Blues and An Unassigned Life, are seriocomic. Both of them have received excellent reviews. In fact, An Unassigned Life was recently compared to Noel Coward's Blithe Spirit in a Goodreads.com review. The Thief of Todays and Tomorrows is historical fiction set in post-WWII Chicago and Phoenix. It follows the life of an unwilling mafia wife. The Prophet's Wives is contemporary dramatic fiction about a man who believes his own press a little too much. My fifth book, Forsaking the Garden, follows Irene, a fourteen-year-old girl raised by polygamists, as she explores the world that she never knew existed. Wild Life and Charmed Life, my sixth and seventh books, are also the first two books of the Brass Monkey series, which centers around a group of Baby-Boomer bar patrons. The third novel in the series, Night Life, will be released by Inknbeans Press in Spring 2012. All of my books are also available in paperback form.00:31:00Tales And Tellersnobooks,authors,author interviews,authors and books,writersSusan Wells Bennett joins me to talk about her books, her life, her loves, and how to follow one's dreams and write with passion! About Susan: Born in 1971,http://www.blogtalkradio.com/book-junkies-interview-livecast/2012/02/09/book-junkies-interviews-presents-danielle-and-matt-drakeBookshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/book-junkies-interview-livecast/2012/02/09/book-junkies-interviews-presents-danielle-and-matt-drake/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/book-junkies-interview-livecast/2012/02/09/book-junkies-interviews-presents-danielle-and-matt-drakeThu, 09 Feb 2012 04:00:00 GMTBook Junkies Interviews Presents Danielle and Matt Drake Danielle and Matt Drake join us to talk about their charity, Kourageous Kids Storybooks. These are custom stories written for children suffering from cancer.  Danille and Matt print and ship each child's personal book to them when it is completed. The children get their story in trade form after about a week. They get a submission from the parent about the child. Write, illustrate, print and ship it out as soon as its ready.  When they get ten or so stories written they will publish an anthology,which will be available for purchase. Proceeds made from the anthology sales will be donated to Stand Up To Cancer and the National Children's Cancer Society. The service is FREE to families, and they are taking names now. Join us as they talk about the charity, their writing lives, and their specialties. 00:31:00Tales And Tellersnobooks,authors,author interviews,authors and books,writersDanielle and Matt Drake join us to talk about their charity, Kourageous Kids Storybooks. These are custom stories written for children suffering from cancer.